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How Does Large Hiatal Hernia Cause Low Iron Level?
how does large hiatial hernia cause low iron leveland what do I do to correct it? I am 79 years old and in good health until I had a low blood count from 12 down to 8, had transfusion of 2 pints of blood, had colonscopy and endoscopy and was told I have large hiatial hernia.
Mon, 19 Feb 2018
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Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .
* Hiatus hernia is not responsible for low iron level .
* Needs regular iron medications with high amount of green leafy veg ,
cereals , pulses , jaggery , beet root in your diet .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .
* Hiatus hernia is not responsible for low iron level .
* Needs regular iron medications with high amount of green leafy veg ,
cereals , pulses , jaggery , beet root in your diet .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )
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